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slipstream:
Does anyone use this hardware for flying the F18? I am on the cusp of buying one but I need feedback from you guy's first. Thanks in advance.

SUBS17:
I have a Cougar they are quite good to use in FSX but even better in Falcon 4 Allied Forces as the real F-16 Hotas assignments work in F4AF. 8)

ESzczesniak:
Be aware that Thrustmaster is soon to release the HOTAS Warthog.  Designed off the A-10C stick, not only is it 10-15 years newer in technology compared to the Cougar, it's also a dual throttle setup more appropriate for the F/A-18.

The Warthog stick is expected to cost $400-500 compared to the $150-200 a Cougar can be found at in stores.  However, many (dare I even say most) have found the pots in the Cougar to be very shaky and wear poorly requiring hardware updgrades that can add another $200-300 to the stick.  The A-10 stick is using hall effect sensors, so it's too early to know if there will be other problems, but it should be immune to the pots problems of the Cougar.

I desperately want to replace my X-52, but am personally holding out for the Warthog stick.

SUBS17:
Yeah the Warthog is definately a better Hotas, I've had my Cougar for a few years now and it still works ok.

slipstream:


Thanks for the heads up on the A10 stick. I have just purchased the Cougar as I can't wait to be honest. I just need someone to give me instructions on mapping the cougar to the Hornet in the best way possible.

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